Pioneer PD-R509 CD Recorder

by Pioneer

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004RGIG
• Item model number: PD-R509
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,908 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #81 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Stereo Components > CD Players & Recorders > CD Recorders
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The PD-R509 is Pioneer Electronics' fifth-generation CD recorder. This new recorder makes duplicating your favorite songs easier and less expensive. For convenience, the PD-R509 can write to either CD-R (write once) or CD-RW (rewritable up to 500 times) blank discs. In either case, however, you must use discs designated for music or audio recording--the PD-509 employs the music industry's Serial Copy Management System (SCMS), which prevents the use of "computer" CD-Rs and prohibits digital copying of digital copies.

Despite the fact that it's an entry-level CD recorder, the PD-R509 boasts high-end features such as automatic sampling-frequency conversion (for digital-to-digital recording of nontraditional sources such as minidisc, digital-audio tape, or digital satellite systems), digital fade in/out, and digital autosync recording (with a choice of recording one track or all tracks). A CD-to-CD frequency pass-through feature allows you to make your own compilation of tracks from DTS-encoded 5.1-channel surround CDs.

To ensure high-quality recordings, the PD-R509 features Record Strategy Control, which identifies the blank-disc manufacturer and optimizes laser output for optimum recording performance.

On the technical side, the PD-R509 utilizes both coaxial and optical inputs and outputs for flexibility in recording and playback. A 1-bit analog-to-digital converter ensures quality recordings from analog sources, while a 20-bit digital-to-analog converter provides superb fidelity during playback of your recordings or prerecorded CDs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy! Excellent price!, August 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Pioneer PD-R509 CD Recorder (Electronics)

I recently purchased the Pioneer PD-R509. At that price how could I not. I was immediately impressed after I read the instrctions. I just went to it. I would recommend using a CD-RW at first to get used to which buttons do what. Like fading in/out sychro dubbing etc. Through any anolog source you can copy anything. I have copied all my albums on CD and some tapes I had that were out of print. If I wanted to I could record the Oprah Winfrey show on CD (audio only). The sound reproduction is excellent. I have recorded 40+ cd's and never had one mess up. I used the TDK music cd-r and cd-rw's. I could not be more impressed with this system and I would recommed it to anyone and everyone who is tired of coying their favorite music on cassette. Putting it on cd is easier with the Pioneer PD-R509

66 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing better, May 6, 2000

By 

Evan Tacha (Topeka,KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pioneer PD-R509 CD Recorder (Electronics)

I bought this recorder from Amazon.com last November, and I'd have to say that I absolutely love it! Reguardless of what you have read, this machine will make a copy of a copy if you run it through the analog source. The machine also makes a great CD player also. It is easily set up, easy to use, and well worth the money.Believe me you won't find a better price anywhere else. I am very satisfied with my purchase and I would reccommend this to anyone.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not bad for my first CD-R, June 23, 2000

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Keith Song (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pioneer PD-R509 CD Recorder (Electronics)

I had been making mix tapes since the days when Jesus was a cowboy and I recently decided to give the world of CD-R a try. I bought this recorder about a month ago and my only major complaint so far is that many of the function buttons are only on the remote control and not on the recorder itself. Also, the layout of the buttons on the remote could have been designed more effectively. The seemingly random arrangement and the lack of varied size/shape of the buttons makes it difficult to distinguish one from another.

This recorder has two Recording Level control dials: one for digital source and the other for analog. The digital dial clicks into preset notches when rotated while the analog dial rotates smoothly. I don't like the notches because they make fading in/out difficult. The analog dial does the job but it lacks the smoothness and comfort of the Rec Level dials on cassette recorders.

Overall, I am content with this CD recorder. The price isn't bad, either. I would probably recommend this to most people (unless you are an audiophile) who want to give CD-R a try.